Forecast: Cerebrovascular Diseases Mortality in South Africa

In 2023, the cerebrovascular disease mortality rate in South Africa stood at 37.0 deaths per hundred thousand persons. Over the past two years, this rate has seen a year-on-year decrease of 1.33%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years was -1.45%, indicating a steady decline. This trend extends over a longer period, reflecting consistent improvements in management and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases.

Looking ahead, the forecast suggests a continuing downward trend with a five-year CAGR projected at -1.3% by 2028, consistent with an overall forecasted decrease of 6.32% over the period. Future trends to watch for include advancements in medical technology, better healthcare access, and public health interventions to further reduce cerebrovascular disease mortality.